March 2008 President's Message

We're looking forward to networking with our members at our 7th Technical Dinner Meeting of the year which will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ. The presentation will be given by Jack Killion, Managing General Partner of Eagle Rock Partners, on the topic of Successfully Investing in Hedge Funds. Mr. Killion has a few war stories regarding these investments to share with us; I know I'm looking forward to hearing them.

Last month's joint meeting with the Central Jersey Chapter of the American Payroll Association, as well as the presentation by John Quirke from the firm of Archer & Greiner on the topic of Wage and Hour Audits was a success. It's nice when two groups of professionals can sit down together and enjoy a presentation on a topic of common interest. Please join me in thanking John for his excellent presentation on behalf of the Morris-Essex Chapter; as well as thanking Ms. Sherri Pugh, CPP, acting-president of the Central Jersey Chapter of the APA for working with our board to coordinate the first (of what I hope will be many) of our two organizations' joint meetings.   

Can you believe that we're now more than half-way through our chapter year? It never ceases to amaze me how time flies. Believe it or not, it's time to setup the Morris-Essex Chapter's Board of Trustees for the 2008-2009 Chapter Year. We're looking for volunteers, so if you're interested in a board position, please contact me or any of our current board members and let us know.

Let me end this month's message by reminding everyone of the wonderful learning and networking opportunities you have by attending a Technical Dinner Meeting. I would also like to remind everyone that the chapters' board looks to the members of the chapter for input on meeting topics as well as other ideas and suggestions to help our members maximize the benefits that membership in the IMA can provide. 

I look forward to seeing you on the 19th of March!

Sincerely,

William Barish
Morris-Essex Chapter, President